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Marc Rushton

StereoNET’s Founder and Publisher, Marc, grew up in England immersed in British hi-fi before relocating to Australia. His early passion for music and studio production led him from print journalism to digital media, where he launched StereoNET in 1999.

Opinion

YouTuber Quits Hi-Fi Shows, Life Goes On

Marc Rushton says hi-fi's value argument has shifted from the listening room to the show floor – and the numbers back...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones | Home Theatre | Industry | StereoNET | HiFi Show

Opinion

George Lucas Built THX to Protect the Audience. Then He Sold It.

George Lucas Built THX to Protect the Audience. Then He Sold It. Marc Rushton asks whether these three famous letters...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Technology | Industry

Opinion

Vienna: High End Show’s Biggest Gamble

After 21 years in Munich, the world's most important audio show is about to do something it has never done before —...

Opinion

Sonova Didn’t Lose on Sennheiser. It Got Exactly What It Paid For

Sonova identified a gap in the market and went all in to solve it. Was it a failed experiment, or an extraordinarily...

Posted in: Headphones | Industry

Opinion

Drop Is Dead, And the Hi-Fi Industry Should Be Celebrating

Marc Rushton reflects on the closure of the world's most famous group-buy platform, and asks whether the audio industry...

Posted in: Industry

News

Cabasse Falls: Iconic French Audio Brand Enters Receivership After 75 Years

One of France's oldest and most respected audio brands, Cabasse has reportedly been struggling with falling revenues and...

Opinion

Focal-Naim Under Barco – A New Dawn?

A Belgian projector company is about to own two of the most respected names in hi-fi. The Masimo comparisons are...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Home Theatre | Industry

Opinion

Why Loewe Is Ditching Samsung Tizen for Hisense’s VIDAA — and What It Really Means

The German luxury brand's platform switch isn't just a software update. It's a story about insolvency, intellectual...

Posted in: Visual | Technology

News

AirPods That Can See: Inside Apple’s Biggest Earbuds Upgrade Yet

Apple is accelerating its upgrade cycle. Less than a year after the launch of AirPods Pro 3, a new, higher-end version is...

Posted in: Headphones

News

AURALiC Ceases Trading Effective Immediately

The rumour mill has been swirling for some months now about the long-term future of the high-end streaming brand,...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Industry

Reviews

Rithum Switch Smart Home Control Panel Review

Marc Rushton takes a look at a game-changing smart home control that actually delivers on its promises…

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2025 | Integration / CI | Control | Integration | Smart Homes & IoT

Opinion

My Generation: Why Hi-Fi Brands Are Chasing the Wrong Buyers

Marc Rushton implores the audio industry to keep its eyes on the prize – namely, customers who are ready, willing, and...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones | Industry

News

Matrix Audio Appoints Fundamental Audio as Exclusive Australian Distributor

From Xi'an to the World - Matrix Audio has expanded its global footprint with the company appointing Fundamental Audio as...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Industry

News

StereoNET and Qobuz Forge Exclusive Streaming Partnership

StereoNET is pleased to announce an exclusive streaming partnership with Qobuz, the world-renowned platform for high...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Music | HiFi Show

News

High End Show Vienna Postponed to June 2026

As previously tipped by StereoNET following the Eurovision Song Contest results, the High End 2026 event planned in...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Industry

News

Beyerdynamic Sold to Chinese OEM Specialist Cosonic

Marking the end of over a century of family ownership, German audio icon Beyerdynamic has been acquired by Shenzhen-based...

Posted in: Headphones | Industry

News

Apple’s CarPlay Ultra Hits the Road in Aston Martin—More Cars to Follow

Apple used its WWDC 2025 keynote to confirm that its next-generation in-car experience is no longer just a...

Posted in: Stereo AUTO

News

HARMAN Launches World’s First Automotive Neo QLED Screen

HARMAN has announced its new display product that it says "brings true consumer-tech level viewing experiences to the...

Posted in: Technology | Stereo AUTO

News

It’s (Hi-Fi) Show Time!

Discover the finest hi-fi, home cinema, and headphones across three continents at the upcoming StereoNET expos in...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones | Home Theatre | Visual | Lifestyle | StereoNET | HiFi Show

Opinion

Opinion: How Eurovision Could Affect the World’s Largest Hi-Fi Show

As we all settle back into our respective time zones and 'come down' from the final High-End Show to be held in Munich,...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones | Home Theatre | Visual | Lifestyle | HiFi Show

News

Move Over HDMI, Here Comes GPMI

The General Purpose Media Interface (GPMI) is a newly announced wired audio/video interface standard developed by a...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Visual | Integration | Technology

News

Pioneer Says Farewell to Optical Discs

Pioneer very quietly announced this week that they have exited the optical disc market, effective immediately.

Posted in: Home Theatre | Technology

Opinion

Buy It Now: Why Harman Has Acquired Masimo Consumer

Marc Rushton reflects on this sudden shift of the hi-fi world’s tectonic plates…

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones | Home Theatre | Visual | Lifestyle | Industry

News

Krix Sets New Benchmark in Infrasonic Subwoofer Performance

First seen at the StereoNET Hi-Fi & AV Show in Melbourne last year, the UCX-218, the most powerful subwoofer from South...

Posted in: Home Theatre

News

Amplify AV Experience Centre Opens in Melbourne, Australia

Leading Australian distributor of premium audio-visual brands, Audio Active, has officially launched its new...

Posted in: Retailer News | Hi-Fi | Home Theatre | Integration | Industry